Yedioth Ahronoth: Election of five new ICJ judges draws Israeli objections
The United Nations has elected five new judges to the International Court of Justice for a term beginning in 2027, amid Israeli objections to some of their past positions in cases involving Israel and Palestine.
UN committee: crimes against humanity in the West Bank as genocide continues in Gaza
The Independent International Commission of Inquiry accuses Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Palestinian territories, and affirms that genocidal acts continue in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
Albanese: Targeting journalists and media disinformation are obstructing accountability in Gaza
A UN report by Francesca Albanese documents the targeting of Palestinian journalists, censorship and media disinformation, and warns of the undermining of documentation of violations and of holding those responsible to account.
UN warns full West Bank closure threatens olive harvest season
The UN Human Rights Office warns of the repercussions of Israel's closure of the West Bank, restrictions on Palestinians' movement and the barring of farmers from reaching their land.
UN warns floods threaten nearly one million displaced people in Gaza as winter approaches
The United Nations and OCHA have warned of flood risks threatening 950,000 displaced people in the Gaza Strip as winter sets in, amid a severe shortage of shelter aid and the deterioration of tents. Full details.
September 2026: Gaza ablaze, the West Bank boiling and Israel under mounting international pressure
A round-up of the key developments in Palestine in September 2026: ceasefire violations in Gaza, escalating settlement activity and arrests in the West Bank, the UNRWA crisis and growing international pressure.